Is it legit?

Group 1

Introductory Prezi:
Is it Legit? Prezi

Video to help understand more about a reliable source:
Reliable Source video



Sites to check! Is it legit?

Tree Octopus! Examine the credibility of this site.
Giant Pacific OctopusExamine the credibility of this site, too!
Common Octopus

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Group 2

IS THE SOURCE WORTH YOUR TIME?

Example:
__http://www.animalfactguide.com/__

1. Timeliness

• Find out when the source was written, published, or put on the internet
• We want to make sure the information is not dated, or old.
• If you cannot find any dates, the information is probably not credible
• Places to look: bottom of the page, top of the page by the author's name, a copyright section, reference page, or contact page
• If your topic is from the past, confirm your information with at least two other sources and make sure it matches up.

2. Relevance

• Look to see whether the information is helpful
• Look to see if the information is too general or just the right amount
• Do the facts on this webpage give you new information?
• Will the information be useful to your project?

3. Efficiency

• We have to make sure when we are researching that the website is organized and clearly laid out.
• Is the information worth the effort?
• How fast can you access the information you need?
• Is the information well-organized including a table of contents, index, menu, and other easy-to-follow tools for navigation?